Blooming Onion in the Air Fryer

Recipe Ingredients

• 1 large onion
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Method

1. Combine egg and milk in one bowl.
2. In second bowl combine dry ingredients.
3. Place the cut side of the onion up in a third bowl. Sprinkle flour mixture over onion until completely coated. Turn onion over carefully to shake excess flour off.
4. Pour egg mixture over and let sit for a minute. Again, turn onion over to remove excess egg mixture.
5. Pour the flour mixture again on onion. Turn over to remove excess flour.
6. Put into air fryer basket and spray generously.
7. Cook at 350 degrees F for approximately 15-20 minutes. Keep spraying as you keep checking the onion.

Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 20 mins | Yield: 1 onion